Beaconsfield School vs Fairlie School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield School
Gleniti ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
126 students
Fairlie School
Fairlie ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
142 students
| Measure | Beaconsfield School Gleniti, Canterbury | Fairlie School Fairlie, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 187 | #97 of 187 |
| National rank | #660 of 1,559 | #625 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 126 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 437 |
| Total roll | 126 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.3% | 15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.9% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gleniti | Fairlie |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.beaconsfield.school.nz | www.fairlie.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFairlie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 58.5).
- โขFairlie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 438).
- โขFairlie School does better on roll size (142 vs 126).
- โขFairlie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.6% vs 6.3%).
- โขFairlie School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 126.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaconsfield School better than Fairlie School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fairlie School ranks higher (60.1 vs 58.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beaconsfield School and Fairlie School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Gleniti and Fairlie in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beaconsfield School: 438. Fairlie School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beaconsfield School and Fairlie School rank in Canterbury?
Beaconsfield School is 106th of 187 and Fairlie School is 97th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).